Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Regular MeetingNaugatuck, CT · April 6, 2010
Minutes
MINUTES
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 6, 2010
1. Mayor Robert Mezzo called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with the following
in attendance:
BURGESSES: RESIDENTS: Fifteen
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns R. Neth, absent PRESS:
A. Campbell P. Scully B. Cox
M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield P. Singley
M. V. Fragoso
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
F. Dambowsky, Emergency Mgmt. Dir. J. Stewart, Public Works Dir.
J. Deschesnes, Human Resources Director E. Carter, Mayoral Aide
E. Fitzpatrick, Borough Attorney
OTHERS:
H. Kuczenski, Jr. Park Commission J. Sampaio, Finance Board
P. Wagner, Park Commission Chair
2. Mayor Mezzo led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 2010 and the
special meetings of March 1, 2010 and March 8, 2010. Each
member received copies for review.
4. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the monthly reports of March. Each member received copies for
review.
5. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns to recess to Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. for
discussion on the following: Collective Bargaining
(AFSCME/Public Works and Health Insurance), Real
Estate/Pending Lease (Jesse Camille’s) inviting in Human
Resource Director J. Deschesnes.
Mayor Mezzo reconvened the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
6. There were no motions emanating from Executive Session.
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7. Public Comment
Residents spoke on the following issues:
• Against closing Salem School
• Milling the road by Field Street
• Sidewalk lifting in front his residence
• Community Passive Park
Mayoral Aide Ed Carter said Naugatuck High School graduate Christopher Rivers
will be graduating from WestPoint Academy in June. An American flag, donated
by the Veteran’s Council, will be flown at the State Capital then given to
Christopher upon his graduation. Mr. Carter gave a report on upcoming
community events: Veteran’s Council Car Show - April 25th, NHS Greyhound
Pride Night - April 28th, Kollege Kapers Show - May 1st, Naugatuck Teen
Theater’s Unrinetown – May 7-16th, Naugatuck River Kayak and Canoe Race -
May 8th and Naugatuck Duck Day - June 6th.
8. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
Burgess Ciacciarella said they are in the process of determining if Union City
meets the definition for a Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NZR). He said
Union City Clean Up Day is scheduled for May 1st. He does not support the
closing of Salem School and is disturbed by the suggestion of it being used as a
second Town Hall.
Deputy Mayor Rossi said the Hibernians did an excellent job on St. Patrick’s
Day. She was asked by the Police Chief to be on a Juvenile Review Board that he
and Sergeant Hunt formed. The Deputy Mayor thanked Mayoral Aide Ed Carter
for everything he has done with the Pathway of Honor, Pride and Tradition
fundraising walk-a-thon. She does not support the closing of Salem School at this
time and would like to see Burgess Neth’s proposal.
Mayor Mezzo said there will be an Economic Seminar on April 28th from 6:30-
9pm at the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation Office. He said all
union contracts are on the town’s website. The Mayor commended the Public
Works Department, Fire and Police Departments and Emergency Management for
the fine job during the recent storm. The Mayor said the numbers regarding Salem
School are available and have been formulated by the Business
Manager/Controller and the Director of Curriculum for the Board of Education.
The choices the Board of Education has to make are not going to be good.
Burgess Burns commended Jim Stewart and Bob Roland during the recent storm
on Cherry Street.
Burgess Fragoso said she is concerned every time it rains about the roof at Jesse
Camille’s Restaurant. She said in regards to Salem School, we should wait and
see the facts and figures and not form an opinion on emotion. She is hoping the
Borough will get an increase in Senior Citizens vouchers for the Farmers Market.
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She suggests the Borough reassess the process for addressing water issues in
residents’ homes.
Burgess Scully said he wishes the Board of Education would slow down. He
would like to see local neighborhood schools with grades K-6th and one middle
school. Burgess Scully would like Alex Conroy to come before the Borough
Board and answer questions. He questioned the status of the David Street water
situation. He said Connie Collins, an integral part of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, passed away this past weekend.
Burgess Campbell said he is against the closing of any school.
9. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the reappointment of Bachan Chawla, 1087 May Street,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck
Valley Health District, term to expire October 1, 2012.
10. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the reappointment of Mary Connolly, 27 Carolyn Circle,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck
Valley Health District, term to expire October 1, 2012.
11. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the reappointment of Ruth Yachtis, 385 May Street, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck Valley Health
District, term to expire March 1, 2013.
12. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Ciacciarella that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the appointment of Margaret Sheehy, 31 Meadowbrook
Place, Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the
Naugatuck Valley Health District, filling the unexpired term of
V. Hutman, term to expire June 1, 2010.
13. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the appointment of Sally Brouillet, 205 Osborn Road, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Zoning Commission,
filling the unexpired term of J. Litke, term to expire July 1, 2010.
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14. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Lisa D'Andrea, 88 Alma Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
15. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Tyler Welch Smith, 56 Rustling Road, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
16. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Aldona LaPorta, 300 Spring Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
17. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Frank Alcorace, 47 Jones Road, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
18. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Suzanne Crean, 26 Stony Brook Road, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
19. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Melissa Teator, 79 Kingswood Drive, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
20. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Marianna Hanley, 32 Hard Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
21. Mayor Mezzo reappointed David Santamauro, 23 West Hill Terrace, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
22. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Margie Paul-Gaston, 33 West Hill Terrace,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to
expire April 1, 2012.
23. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Craig Malone, 286 Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
24. Mayor Mezzo reappointed Charles Marenghi, 241 City Hill Street, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April
1, 2012.
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25. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute agreements with Connecticut
Light and Power to install and/or repair street lights as
recommended time to time by James Stewart, Director of Public
Works and Burgess Robert Burns, Street Lights Liaison.
26. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the bid for the “Roof Repair Replacement – Public Works
Garage 510 Rubber Avenue” to Benco, LLC, 3000 South Main
Street, Torrington, CT, 06790 in the amount of $21,489.00, as
recommended by James Stewart, Director of Public Works.
27. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert A.
Mezzo to enter into and execute any and all documents necessary to finalize a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Borough of Naugatuck and the
State of Connecticut Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to deter,
prevent, investigate and prosecute predators who seek to exploit or engage minors
in sexual activity through the use of computers, electronic media and the internet.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
A. Campbell R. Woodfield
M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0
28. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following resolution:
BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, all American citizens are afforded a right to full and equal housing
opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and
WHEREAS, State and Federal Fair Housing laws require that all individuals,
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age
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mental or physical disability, lawful source of income, sexual orientation, familial
status, be given equal access to rental and homeownership opportunities, and be
allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck is committed to upholding these laws,
and realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement
publicly endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities
in the neighborhood of their choice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Naugatuck
hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy Statement to ensure equal opportunity for
all persons to rent, purchase and obtain financing for adequate housing of their
choice on a non-discriminatory basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Borough of Naugatuck or
his/her designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting
any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing
practice in the Borough of Naugatuck.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
A. Campbell R. Woodfield
M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0
29. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following Fair Housing Policy Statement:
It is the policy of the Borough of Naugatuck to promote fair housing opportunities
and to encourage racial and economic integration in all its programs and housing
development activities.
Programs funded and administered by this Borough of Naugatuck must comply
with the provisions of Section 46a-64c of the C.G.S., and with related state and
federal laws and regulations that prohibit discriminatory housing practices.
The Borough of Naugatuck or any of sub recipient of the Borough of Naugatuck
will carry out an affirmative marketing program to attract prospective buyers or
tenants of all majority or minority groups, without consideration of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, marital status,
lawful source of income, disability, age or because the individual has children in
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all programs and housing development activities funded or administered by the
Borough of Naugatuck.
The municipality’s Mayor is responsible for the enforcement and implementation
of this policy. The Mayor may be reached at 203-720-7009 or
BMezzo@naugatuck-ct.gov.
Complaints pertaining to discrimination in any program funded or administered
by this Borough of Naugatuck may be filed with the Mayor. The municipality’s
Grievance Procedure will be utilized in these cases.
Complaints also may be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and
Opportunity, Special Enforcement Unit, 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106,
Telephone (860) 541-3403.
A copy of this policy statement will be given annually to all Borough of
Naugatuck employees and they are expected to fully comply with it. In addition,
a copy will be posted throughout the Borough of Naugatuck.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
A. Campbell R. Woodfield
M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0
30. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses adopt the following Title VI Equal Opportunity
Statement:
The Borough of Naugatuck does not discriminate in the provision of services, the
administration of its programs, or contractual agreements. The Borough of
Naugatuck seeks to fully carry out its responsibilities under the Title VI
Regulations.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of
race, color or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial
assistance. Title VI provides that No person shall on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any programs covered by the
Regulations.
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This policy is effectuated through the methods of administration outlined in the
Borough of Naugatuck’s Fair Housing Plan and is fully implemented to ensure
compliance by the Borough of Naugatuck, as the recipient, and by sub- recipients.
The cooperation of all Borough of Naugatuck personnel is required.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
A. Campbell R. Woodfield
M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0
31. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses accept the application submitted at the Public Hearing on
March 30, 2010, for the Connecticut Small Cities Community Development
Block Recovery Program to be incorporated in the Borough of Naugatuck’s
DECD Application for 2010 with the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130 of Connecticut
General Statutes, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic
development projects; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Borough of
Naugatuck make an application to the State for $500,000 in order to undertake the
Drainage and Related Improvements on Nettleton Avenue and to execute an
Assistance Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Mayor and
Burgesses
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state
financial assistance imposed by Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130
of the Connecticut General Statutes
2. That the filing of an application for State financial assistance by Borough
of Naugatuck in an amount not to exceed $500,000 is hereby approved
and that Mayor Robert A. Mezzo is directed to execute and file such
application including a Program Income Reuse Plan, if applicable, with
the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development,
to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents
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as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of
Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered,
to execute any amendments, decisions, and revisions thereto, carryout
project activities, if approved and to act as the authorized representative of
Borough of Naugatuck
3. That it hereby adopts or has adopted as its policy to support the following
nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under subsection
(a)(1) of Connecticut General Statutes sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a,
respectively, as amended by Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and
10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142 and, and for which purposes the
“contractor” is Borough of Naugatuck and “contract” is said Assistance
Agreement:
The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed,
age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation or
physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is
shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the
work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States
or of the state of Connecticut. The contractor further agrees to take
affirmative action to insure that applicants with job-related qualifications
are employed and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national
origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, or physical disability, including,
but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that
such disability prevents performance of the work involved.
The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of sexual orientation, in any
manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of
Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their sexual orientation.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso None None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
A. Campbell R. Woodfield
M. Ciacciarella Motion carried 9-0-0
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32. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
the Mayor to proceed with whatever procedures are necessary in
order to add the also known as name to Division Street as also
known as Franklin E. Johnson, Sr. Way.
33. Park Commission Chairman Patrick Wagner, Jay Kuczenski and Attorney Edward
Fitzpatrick gave a presentation to the Borough Board regarding the Rules and
Regulations for the Gunntown Park and Conservation Area adopted by the Park
Commission on March 9, 2010. Commissioner Wagner stated both the Fire and
Police Departments have been involved in the planning. The entrance to the
property was changed for safety reasons. He gave a general description of some of
the changes to the property such as an observation area, information kiosks,
benches, and a butterfly area to name a few. Attorney Fitzpatrick reminded the
Board that they charged the Park Commission to come back and present a plan.
He said there is a possibility it will need to go before the Zoning and Inland
Wetlands Commissions for approval.
34. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Fragoso that the Board
of Mayor and Burgesses approve the Site Plan entitled “Gunntown Park and
Conservation Area”, Engineering Department, Borough of Naugatuck,
December 4, 2009, revised to April 1, 2010, Wayne Zirolli L.S. No 13297, and to
be recorded in the Naugatuck Land Records contingent upon Land Use approval
if required.
RESULT OF VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso A. Campbell None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield Motion carried 8-1-0
35. Motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded by Burgess Burns that the Board of
Mayor and Burgesses approve the deed restriction for “Gunntown Park and
Conservation Area” in substantially the same form attached hereto as Exhibit A,
and authorizes and directs Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute and file said deed in
the Naugatuck Land Records.
RESULT OF VOTE:
FOR: OPPOSED: ABSTAIN
Mayor R. Mezzo M. V. Fragoso A. Campbell None
T. K. Rossi H. Kuczenski
R. Burns P. Scully
M. Ciacciarella R. Woodfield Motion carried 8-1-0
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36. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Scully that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses abate
the taxes on a mobile home at #0550054 owned by J. Marie Bruce,
139-18 Lewis Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 in the amount of
$4,243.92 as recommended by Tax Collector James Goggin.
37. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Rossi and seconded
by Burgess Burns that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Controller Wayne McAllister to refund the following tax refunds
approved by Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read:
Azukas, Terri $1328.89
56 Prospect Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-40439 Overpaid Real Estate
Bratis, George $5.99
28 Autumn Ridge Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-02736 MV Junked C/C 2018
Braziel, Loretta $1563.08
111 Wooster Street 6-A
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-41156 Overpaid Real Estate
Broadrick, David $276.77
461 Sylvan Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06706
2004-01-02904 C/C 2135 Non-Resident
Collete, Donna $885.97
201 North Street
Watertown, CT 06795
2006-03-41950 C/C 2128 Correct Acreage
2007-03-72488 C/C 2129 Correct Acreage
2008-03-41964 C/C 2130 Correct Acreage
Comstock, Jean $70.85
221 N. Hoadley Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-09-42258 Overpaid Real Estate
Deschino, Todd $2.07
298 Hillside Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-06657 Refund for over payment
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Garceau, Sean and April $3.24
7 Bowman Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2006-01-09182 Overpaid MV
Gelinas, Stephen and Tina $2576.92
14 Carriage Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-43884 Overpaid Real Estate
Hollister, Walter $24.59
150 Spencer Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-11099 Donated 5/2009 C/C 2125
Juraschka, Judith $4.73
149 Union City Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-12120 Sold 8/2009 C/C 1434
Maher, Terrence $8.55
25 Meadow Lark Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-14836 Overpaid Motor Vehicle
Malick, Douglas $2365.58
547 Wooster Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-46095 Overpaid Real Estate
Martins, Ivone Hovey $6.94
100 Svea Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-15367 Traded 8/2008 C/C 1664
Miller, Janet L. $41.72
60 Mango Circle #B
Oakville, CT 06779
2007-01-16384 M.V. Donated prior to 2007GL C/C 2080
Miller, Janet L. $51.41
60 Mango Circle #B
Oakville, CT 06779
2006-01-16453 M.V. Donated 12/2006 C/C 2078
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Ministro, Joaquim $177.67
112 Meadow Brook Drive
Waterbury, CT 06706
2005-01-16582 Waterbury Resident C/C 2126
2006-01-16551 Waterbury Resident C/C 2127
Naugatuck Savings Bank $5291.88
251 Church Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-47845 Overpaid Real Estate – Perock, Gary – 98 Perock Lane
2008-03-50487 Overpaid Real Estate – Vieira, Sergio – Hopkins Hill Road
2008-03-43493 Overpaid Real Estate – Fitzpatrick, Susan – 68 Michael Lane
2008-03-41738 Overpaid Real Estate – Chase, Marlene – 60 Silver Ridge Road
Nissan Infiniti $37.20
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2008-01-17663 C/C 2094 MV Sold VIN# 1N4AL21E38N406215 – Plate 751WRK
Roman, Amanda $96.46
52 Briarwood Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-21012 C/C 2068 Totaled Auto
Santos, Samuel O. $65.86
520 Vincellette Street, Apt C1
Bridgeport, CT 06606
2008-01-21958 Sold 10/2008 C/C 2174
Stachowiak, Carol or Linda $1180.34
33 Country Hill Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-49749 Overpaid Real Estate
Vendrella, John and Erika $4196.61
93 Spencer Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2006-03-50442 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2182
2007-03-50450 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2183
2007-03-80695 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2183
2008-03-50457 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2185
Venere, Ronald $83.13
473 Spring Street, Apt A
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-27135 Sold 03/2010 C/C 2203
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Waugh, Sarah $2011.14
23 Tilquist Road
Oxford, 06478
2008-03-50685 Overpaid Real Estate – 63 Lewis Street
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $1361.81
Max X 2302-04d
1 Home Campus
West Des Moines, IA
2008-03-46897 Overpaid Real Estate – Wisteria Dr. #071-0297 – Morgan Development
ZC Sterling $2490.08
210 Interstate North Parkway, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30339
2008-03-40044 Overpaid Real Estate
38. Public Comment
Residents spoke on the following issues:
• Solar panels on the Public Works Garage
• Thanked the Board for the resolution to the Gunntown Property
• Upset with the Borough’s Insurance Company in regards to a claim
• Excellent idea for Franklin E. Johnson, Sr. Way
39. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
Burgess Fragoso said the Street Commission is going to research and study the
trash pick-up policy.
Burgess Burns said the water fountain on the green needs to be fixed.
Deputy Mayor Rossi said the Naugatuck Business Merchants are back on track.
She said the Blight and Beautification Council has finalized the blight ordinance
and it is now in the hands of Borough Counsel. She said Uniroyal retirees’ are
being denied the use of the Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association by Healthnet.
She stated here will be a free dental health clinic at the Senior Center on April
15th. (Deputy Mayor Rossi’s comments are attached as submitted.)
40. VOTED: Unanimously on a motion by Burgess Kuczenski and seconded by
Burgess Scully to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
A tape recording of this meeting is available in the office of the Borough
Clerk for further review.
Attest:
Nancy K. DiMeo
Borough Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF MAYOR AND BURGESSES
APRIL 6, 2010
1. Mayor Mezzo will call the Regular Meeting to order at p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 2010 and the special meetings of
March 1, 2010 and March 8, 2010. Each member received copies for review.
4. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve
the monthly reports of March. Each member received copies for review.
5. Motion by Burgess to recess to Executive Session at p.m. for
discussion on the following: Collective Bargaining (AFSCME/Public Works and
Health Insurance), Real Estate/Pending Lease (Jesse Camille’s) inviting in
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Mayor Mezzo will reconvene the meeting at p.m.
6. Discussion/possible action on matters emanating from Executive Session.
7. Public Comment – Open Topic
8. Burgess Comments – Open Topic
9. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the reappointment of Bachan Chawla, 1087 May Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck Valley Health District, term to
expire October 1, 2012.
10. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the reappointment of Mary Connolly, 27 Carolyn Circle, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck Valley Health District, term to
expire October 1, 2012.
11. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the reappointment of Ruth Yachtis, 385 May Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck Valley Health District, term to
expire March 1, 2013.
12. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the appointment of Margaret Sheehy, 31 Meadowbrook Place,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Naugatuck Valley Health
District, filling the unexpired term of V. Hutman, term to expire June 1, 2010.
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13. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the appointment of Sally Brouillet, 205 Osborn Road, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as an alternate member of the Zoning Commission, filling the unexpired
term of J. Litke, term to expire July 1, 2010.
14. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Lisa D'Andrea, 88 Alma Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
15. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Tyler Welch Smith, 56 Rustling Road, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
16. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Aldona LaPorta, 300 Spring Street, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
17. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Frank Alcorace, 47 Jones Road, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
18. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Suzanne Crean, 26 Stony Brook Road, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
19. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Melissa Teator, 79 Kingswood Drive, Naugatuck,
CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
20. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Marianna Hanley, 32 Hard Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
21. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint David Santamauro, 23 West Hill Terrace,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as a regular member of the Arts Commission, term to
expire April 1, 2012.
22. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Margie Paul-Gaston, 33 West Hill Terrace,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to
expire April 1, 2012.
23. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Craig Malone, 286 Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT
06770 as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to expire April 1,
2012.
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24. Mayor Mezzo shall reappoint Charles Marenghi, 241 City Hill Street,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to
expire April 1, 2012.
25. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
authorize Mayor Robert Mezzo to execute agreements with Connecticut Light and
Power to install and/or repair street lights as recommended time to time by James
Stewart, Director of Public Works and Burgess Robert Burns, Street Lights
Liaison.
26. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
approve the bid for the “Roof Repair Replacement – Public Works Garage 510
Rubber Avenue” to Benco, LLC, 3000 South Main Street, Torrington, CT,
06790 in the amount of $21,489.00, as recommended by James Stewart, Director
of Public Works.
27. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize Mayor Robert A.
Mezzo to enter into and execute any and all documents necessary to finalize a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Borough of Naugatuck and the
State of Connecticut Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to deter,
prevent, investigate and prosecute predators who seek to exploit or engage minors
in sexual activity through the use of computers, electronic media and the internet.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
28. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following resolution:
BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, all American citizens are afforded a right to full and equal housing
opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice; and
WHEREAS, State and Federal Fair Housing laws require that all individuals,
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status,
age, mental or physical disability, lawful source of income, sexual orientation,
familial status, be given equal access to rental and homeownership opportunities,
and be allowed to make free choices regarding housing location; and
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WHEREAS, the Borough of Naugatuck is committed to upholding these laws,
and realizes that these laws must be supplemented by an Affirmative Statement
publicly endorsing the right of all people to full and equal housing opportunities
in the neighborhood of their choice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Naugatuck
hereby endorses a Fair Housing Policy Statement to ensure equal opportunity for
all persons to rent, purchase and obtain financing for adequate housing of their
choice on a non-discriminatory basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Borough of Naugatuck or
his/her designated representative is responsible for responding to and assisting
any person who alleges to be the victim of an illegal discriminatory housing
practice in the Borough of Naugatuck.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
29. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following Fair Housing Policy Statement:
It is the policy of the Borough of Naugatuck to promote fair housing opportunities
and to encourage racial and economic integration in all its programs and housing
development activities.
Programs funded and administered by this Borough of Naugatuck must comply
with the provisions of Section 46a-64c of the C.G.S., and with related state and
federal laws and regulations that prohibit discriminatory housing practices.
The Borough of Naugatuck or any of sub recipient of the Borough of Naugatuck
will carry out an affirmative marketing program to attract prospective buyers or
tenants of all majority or minority groups, without consideration of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, marital status,
lawful source of income, disability, age or because the individual has children in
all programs and housing development activities funded or administered by the
Borough of Naugatuck.
The municipality’s Mayor is responsible for the enforcement and implementation
of this policy. The Mayor may be reached at 203-720-7009 or
BMezzo@naugatuck-ct.gov.
Complaints pertaining to discrimination in any program funded or administered
by this Borough of Naugatuck may be filed with the Mayor. The municipality’s
Grievance Procedure will be utilized in these cases.
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Complaints also may be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and
Opportunity, Special Enforcement Unit, 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106,
Telephone (860) 541-3403.
A copy of this policy statement will be given annually to all Borough of
Naugatuck employees and they are expected to fully comply with it. In addition,
a copy will be posted throughout the Borough of Naugatuck.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
30. Motion by that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses adopt the
following Title VI Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Borough of Naugatuck does not discriminate in the provision of services, the
administration of its programs, or contractual agreements. The Borough of
Naugatuck seeks to fully carry out its responsibilities under the Title VI
Regulations.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of
race, color or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial
assistance. Title VI provides that No person shall on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any programs covered by the
Regulations.
This policy is effectuated through the methods of administration outlined in the
Borough of Naugatuck’s Fair Housing Plan and is fully implemented to ensure
compliance by the Borough of Naugatuck, as the recipient, and by sub- recipients.
The cooperation of all Borough of Naugatuck personnel is required.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
31. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and
Burgesses accept the application submitted at the Public Hearing on March 30,
2010, for the Connecticut Small Cities Community Development Block
Recovery Program to be incorporated in the Borough of Naugatuck’s DECD
Application for 2010 with the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130 of Connecticut
General Statutes, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic
development projects; and
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WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Borough of
Naugatuck make an application to the State for $500,000 in order to undertake the
Drainage and Related Improvements on Nettleton Avenue and to execute an
Assistance Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Mayor and
Burgesses
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the state
financial assistance imposed by Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130
of the Connecticut General Statutes
2. That the filing of an application for State financial assistance by Borough
of Naugatuck in an amount not to exceed $500,000 is hereby approved
and that Mayor Robert A. Mezzo is directed to execute and file such
application including a Program Income Reuse Plan, if applicable, with
the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development,
to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents
as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of
Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an agreement is offered,
to execute any amendments, decisions, and revisions thereto, carryout
project activities, if approved and to act as the authorized representative of
Borough of Naugatuck
3. That it hereby adopts or has adopted as its policy to support the following
nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under subsection
(a)(1) of Connecticut General Statutes sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a,
respectively, as amended by Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and
10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142 and, and for which purposes the
“contractor” is Borough of Naugatuck and “contract” is said Assistance
Agreement:
The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed,
age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation or
physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is
shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the
work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States
or of the state of Connecticut. The contractor further agrees to take
affirmative action to insure that applicants with job-related qualifications
are employed and that employees are treated when employed without
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regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national
origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, or physical disability, including,
but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that
such disability prevents performance of the work involved.
The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract
such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of sexual orientation, in any
manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of
Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed without
regard to their sexual orientation.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
32. Discussion/possible action on Franklin E. Johnson, Sr. Way (Division Street).
33. Presentation by the Park Commission on the Gunntown Property.
34. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
Site Plan entitled “Gunntown Park and Conservation Area”, Engineering
Department, Borough of Naugatuck, December 4, 2009, revised to April 1, 2010,
Wayne Zirolli L.S. No 13297, and recorded in Map___, Page____ of the
Naugatuck Land Records.
35. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses approve the
deed restriction for “Gunntown Park and Conservation Area” in substantially
the same form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and authorizes and directs Mayor
Robert Mezzo to execute and file said deed in the Naugatuck Land Records.
36. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses
abate the taxes on a mobile home at #0550054 owned by J. Marie Bruce, 139-18
Lewis Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 in the amount of $4,243.92 as recommended
by Tax Collector James Goggin.
37. Motion by Burgess that the Board of Mayor and Burgesses authorize
Controller Wayne McAllister to refund the following tax refunds approved by
Tax Collector James Goggin; as if read:
Azukas, Terri $1328.89
56 Prospect Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-40439 Overpaid Real Estate
Bratis, George $5.99
28 Autumn Ridge Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-02736 MV Junked C/C 2018
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Braziel, Loretta $1563.08
111 Wooster Street 6-A
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-41156 Overpaid Real Estate
Broadrick, David $276.77
461 Sylvan Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06706
2004-01-02904 C/C 2135 Non-Resident
Collete, Donna $885.97
201 North Street
Watertown, CT 06795
2006-03-41950 C/C 2128 Correct Acreage
2007-03-72488 C/C 2129 Correct Acreage
2008-03-41964 C/C 2130 Correct Acreage
Comstock, Jean $70.85
221 N. Hoadley Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-09-42258 Overpaid Real Estate
Deschino, Todd $2.07
298 Hillside Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-06657 Refund for over payment
Garceau, Sean and April $3.24
7 Bowman Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2006-01-09182 Overpaid MV
Gelinas, Stephen and Tina $2576.92
14 Carriage Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-43884 Overpaid Real Estate
Hollister, Walter $24.59
150 Spencer Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-11099 Donated 5/2009 C/C 2125
Juraschka, Judith $4.73
149 Union City Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-12120 Sold 8/2009 C/C 1434
Maher, Terrence $8.55
25 Meadow Lark Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-14836 Overpaid Motor Vehicle
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Malick, Douglas $2365.58
547 Wooster Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-46095 Overpaid Real Estate
Martins, Ivone Hovey $6.94
100 Svea Avenue
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2007-01-15367 Traded 8/2008 C/C 1664
Miller, Janet L. $41.72
60 Mango Circle #B
Oakville, CT 06779
2007-01-16384 M.V. Donated prior to 2007GL C/C 2080
Miller, Janet L. $51.41
60 Mango Circle #B
Oakville, CT 06779
2006-01-16453 M.V. Donated 12/2006 C/C 2078
Ministro, Joaquim $177.67
112 Meadow Brook Drive
Waterbury, CT 06706
2005-01-16582 Waterbury Resident C/C 2126
2006-01-16551 Waterbury Resident C/C 2127
Naugatuck Savings Bank $5291.88
251 Church Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-47845 Overpaid Real Estate – Perock, Gary – 98 Perock Lane
2008-03-50487 Overpaid Real Estate – Vieira, Sergio – Hopkins Hill Road
2008-03-43493 Overpaid Real Estate – Fitzpatrick, Susan – 68 Michael Lane
2008-03-41738 Overpaid Real Estate – Chase, Marlene – 60 Silver Ridge Road
Nissan Infiniti $37.20
P.O. Box 650214
Dallas, TX 75265-9523
2008-01-17663 C/C 2094 MV Sold VIN# 1N4AL21E38N406215 – Plate 751WRK
Roman, Amanda $96.46
52 Briarwood Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-21012 C/C 2068 Totaled Auto
Santos, Samuel O. $65.86
520 Vincellette Street, Apt C1
Bridgeport, CT 06606
2008-01-21958 Sold 10/2008 C/C 2174
Stachowiak, Carol or Linda $1180.34
33 Country Hill Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-03-49749 Overpaid Real Estate
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Vendrella, John and Erika $4196.61
93 Spencer Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2006-03-50442 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2182
2007-03-50450 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2183
2007-03-80695 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2183
2008-03-50457 Account Removed Combined With Other Account C/C 2185
Venere, Ronald $83.13
473 Spring Street, Apt A
Naugatuck, CT 06770
2008-01-27135 Sold 03/2010 C/C 2203
Waugh, Sarah $2011.14
23 Tilquist Road
Oxford, 06478
2008-03-50685 Overpaid Real Estate – 63 Lewis Street
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $1361.81
Max X 2302-04d
1 Home Campus
West Des Moines, IA
2008-03-46897 Overpaid Real Estate – Wisteria Dr. #071-0297 – Morgan Development
ZC Sterling $2490.08
210 Interstate North Parkway, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30339
2008-03-40044 Overpaid Real Estate
38. Public Comment – Agenda Items
39. Burgess Comments/Sub-Committee Reports
40. Motion by Burgess to adjourn the meeting at p.m.
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